Louise de la Vallière Chapter 61 - Wounds within Wounds

In which Mademoiselle de la Vallière, with a heart heavy and full of sorrow, reveals a secret affection to Raoul de Bragelonne, seeking his understanding and forgiveness amid the tangled emotions that bind them. Their encounter is fraught with painful candour and profound love, as Raoul wrestles with the anguish of receiving her confession yet still harbours a steadfast, noble affection for her.